Ralph Renfroe

Ralph Renfroe, 82, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in Lubbock.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2008 in GainesCountyCemetery in Sea-graves with Mr. Blake McAlister officiating and Rev. Mark A. Jones assisting.

Mr. Renfroe was born on June 22, 1926 to Charles and Lizzy Renfroe in Jack, Ala. He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Edith Petree. They married on February 26, 1957 in Loving-ton, N.M. He was a member of the BaptistChurch and attended schools in New Hope, Ala.

Ralph was also a veteran of the US Navy, serving in WWII.

Mr. Renfroe moved to Seagraves in 1968 from Odessa where he had lived since 1957.

Ralph was known as a quiet man with Godly wisdom. His family remembers him as a man who said little, but when he spoke everyone listened to his words of wisdom and authority. He loved farming, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Edith of Seagraves; one son, David Renfroe of Levelland; three daughters, Carole Williams and husband Keith; Donna Bandy and husband David, all of Seagraves; Lisa Renfroe of Midland; and his dog, Tater. He also leaves behind two sisters, Dorothy Adams of Phenix City, Ala.; and Gaynell Brookins of Georgia; six grandchildren, Amber and Blake McAlister of Nazareth; Jason and Megan Bandy of Andrews; Jeremy and Autumn Bandy of Seminole; Jordan Bandy of Seagraves; Drew Williams of Amarillo; and Dawn and Brandon Singleton of Midland; eight great-grandchildren, Abby, Blayze, and Aubrey Bandy; Gage Bandy; Kristi and Grady McAlister; Landon and Alora Singleton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edgar and Malcolm; and two sisters, Rosalie Weakley and Jewel Ward.

The family requests memorials to be made in honor of Mr. Renfroe in lieu of flowers to the Joe Arrington research and TreatmentCenter, 4101 22nd Place, Lubbock, Tx79410, and Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk Suite A, Lubbock, Tx79416.